North DeSoto Middle School 6-8

DeSoto Parish
2535 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
605 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
North DeSoto Middle School, located in Stonewall, Louisiana, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the DeSoto Parish School District. The school is known for being a key component of the high-performing North DeSoto school cluster, which maintains a strong reputation for academic excellence and student achievement within the region. The campus is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school through a combination of rigorous core curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its academic focus, North DeSoto Middle School places a significant emphasis on community and school spirit, often referred to as the "Griffin" pride. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and organizational activities designed to engage students’ interests and promote well-rounded development. By prioritizing both scholastic growth and character building, the school strives to provide a stable, goal-oriented atmosphere that encourages students to excel as they navigate their middle school years.
605
Total Students
40.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    418 (69.1%)
  • Black
    117 (19.3%)
  • Hispanic
    33 (5.5%)
  • Two or More
    32 (5.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DeSoto Parish
Phone: (318)925-4520
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 219
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 187
Grade 7 206
Grade 8 212
Gender Ratio